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How the 1911 Evolved Into the 2011, and Took Over the Handgun Market
John Browning’s 1911 served the U.S. military for 75 years and became one of America’s most respected handguns. More than a century later, its trigger, ergonomics, and proven operating system live on in the modern double-stack 2011. Here is how a military sidearm evolved into one of today’s hottest handgun platforms.
Sling Manipulation for Home Defense: Making Slings Work Around Corners
Travis Haley demonstrates how sling setup affects shoulder transitions and exposure around corners. Here is how gun owners can apply those lessons to a defensive carbine.
Why the 1911 Remains a Top Choice for Gun Owners
The 1911 is still going strong and shows no sign of going away. Whether a true 1911 or a modernized 2011, the results are the same.
KelTec Unveils the SUB-SDP ‘Nub Sub,’ a 10-Inch Folding 9mm Pistol
KelTec’s new SUB-SDP turns the familiar SUB2000 platform into a compact, folding 9mm pistol with a six-inch threaded barrel, integrated brace and a folded length of just 10 inches.
5 Gun Drills You Can Learn From YouTube and Shoot at the Range
YouTube offers more than gun reviews and entertainment. These five measurable handgun, rifle, and shotgun drills can help shooters improve their draw, accuracy, movement, recoil control, and loading skills.
PSA 570 Brings Build-It-Yourself Modularity to the Pump Shotgun
The PSA 570 shotgun combines a 7+1 capacity, RMR optic cut, 870 furniture compatibility, and a modular design.
The Browning Hi-Power: Why a 90-Year-Old Design Still Inspires New Generations of Shooters
More than 90 years after its introduction, the Browning Hi-Power continues to inspire shooters and influence modern handguns. Here is how John Browning and Dieudonné Saive created an enduring firearms icon.
Smith & Wesson Launches Suppressor-Optimized M&P15 AXE SBR and Pistol in .300 Blackout
Smith & Wesson enters the .300 Blackout market with new M&P15 AXE SBR and pistol models built around eight-inch barrels and Gemtech’s suppressor-optimized GVAC gas system.
Valhalla Shotgun Drill: Can You Load and Fire 6 Shells in 10 Seconds?
Six shells, three escalating strings and one timer: the Valhalla shotgun drill exposes slow reloads while building cleaner shotgun handling.
Turkey President Erdogan Gives Revolvers and Ammo to NATO Leaders
Turkey’s president turned a rare 1990s Gümüşay .357 Magnum into the most talked-about gift of the NATO summit, complete with live ammunition and 500 rounds for Keir Starmer.
Staccato Unveils HD P4X, a Steel-Frame Compensated 2011 Built for Duty Use
Staccato’s new HD P4X brings a steel frame, full-size grip, compensated barrel, Glock-pattern magazine compatibility, and duty-focused features to the company’s HD pistol line.
5 Red Dot Pistol Drills to Find the Dot Faster and Shoot Better
Learning a pistol red dot takes practice. These five drills help shooters find the dot faster, stay target-focused, track recoil, and build cleaner follow-up shots.
50/200 Yard Zero Simplified for 5.56 and .308 Rifles
This post explains how to achieve a 50/200 yard zero, its benefits for AR-15 and .308 rifles, and offers step-by-step instructions.
America’s Shotgun: How the Remington 870 Became the Best-Selling Shotgun of All Time
From deer woods and duck blinds to trap fields and patrol cars, the Remington 870 earned its place as America’s shotgun by being affordable, reliable, and endlessly useful.
VTAC 1-5 Drill: A 15-Round Rifle Drill That Tests Speed, Accuracy & Recoil Control
Learn how to run the VTAC 1-5 rifle drill, a 15-round Viking Tactics drill designed to test target transitions, recoil control, speed, and accuracy under a timer.
One Horse Express Rifle Brings Forced Reset Tech Factory Installed
The new One Horse Express Rifle pairs a factory-installed Atrius Forced Reset Selector with a tuned 16-inch AR-15 platform, giving shooters a ready-to-run option without the usual aftermarket fitting headaches.
Glock: How The Polymer Pistol Changed the Handgun Market Forever
Glock helped push American handguns from revolvers and steel-framed pistols into the polymer, striker-fired era. This is how Glock changed the market.
Barrett MRAD MK 22 6.8x51mm Conversion Kit Under Development
Barrett Firearms is testing a 6.8x51mm conversion kit for the U.S. Army’s MRAD MK 22 sniper system, potentially bringing the next-generation cartridge into precision long-range use.
FN Introduces ARKA, a New 5.56 Rifle Built With SCAR DNA and AR Controls
FN Herstal has introduced the FN ARKA, a new 5.56 NATO rifle that combines familiar AR-15-style controls with the short-stroke piston reliability of the FN SCAR.
Ruger ReadyDot Brings Battery-Free Micro Reflex Sight to the LCP MAX
Ruger’s new ReadyDot Micro Reflex Sight System gives LCP MAX owners a battery-free aiming option built for simple, fast, real-world concealed carry use.
Springfield Adds Aimpoint COA Red Dots to 1911, TRP, Operator & Prodigy Pistols
Springfield Armory is adding the Aimpoint COA closed-emitter red dot to its 1911 DS Prodigy, TRP, and Operator pistols with factory A-CUT mounting.
GLOCK’s New OEM 15-Round Magazines Big News for G43X, G48 & G44 Owners
GLOCK’s new OEM 15-round metal magazines for the G43X and G48 give slimline owners more factory capacity, while the G44 also gets a new 15-round mag.
Taurus Enters the 9mm PDW Market with New RPC
Taurus has entered the 9mm PDW market with the new RPC, a compact platform that combines ambidextrous controls, a 4.5-inch threaded barrel, 32-round magazines, and an available folding brace.
The AK-47: A History of Practical Design That Still Matters Today
The AK-47 did not become one of the most recognizable rifles in history by accident. Its practical design, reliability, and ease of production helped reshape warfare and keep it relevant decades later.
How the Colt M1911 Was Adopted by the U.S. Army
Adopted by the U.S. Army on March 29, 1911, the Colt M1911 was the product of years of handgun trials, battlefield lessons, and a renewed push for a hard-hitting .45-caliber service pistol.
Primary Weapons Systems Introduces the BDE762K-TI Suppressor
Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) new BDE762K-TI Suppressor, the compact K variant in the BDE 7.62 lineup engineered for superior sound suppression and optimized handling.
FN Awarded $9.9 Million Contract From U.S. Army and NAVY for Machine Guns
FN America, LLC, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $9.9 million contract to supply the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy with FN M240B machine guns.
Ruger Expands Upgraded 10/22 Line with 10 Versatile New Models
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to announce the introduction of 10 new models of its recently upgraded 10/22® rifle.
2011 Takeover: Staccato, SIG P211, PSA Sabre-11 & More
2011 pistols have become undeniable. These double-stack, single-action guns have changed the handgun industry, and keep changing it.